Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu- Tropical Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu as a category five storm, causing widespread destruction, killing several people and leaving thousands displaced.-The official death toll remains at eight, with many more injured, and is expected to rise as communication begins to be restored.-A Civil Defence emergency has been declared in the Chatham Islands. Click for detail report on Cyclone Pam.

Recent Earthquakes

M 4.5 moderate earthquake in Romania (@ 116 km depth) with epicenter located 17 km SE of Comandau. It will have been well felt by the people of Nehoiu, Covasna and Tirgu Secuiesc.15:49 UTC (local time: 17:49; 2015-03-16 @ epicenter)

M 5.9 strong earthquake in Papua New Guinea (@ 199 km depth) with epicenter located 17 km NW of Rabaul. Light to weak shaking will have been felt by the people of Kokopo, Namatanai, Kavieng, Rabaul and Kimbe.03:00 UTC (local time: 13:00; 2015-03-16 @ epicenter)